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AT NEWBURGH ON THE HUDSON 



Historical reminiscences abound along the 
entire length of the Hudson, but nowhere are they 
so faithfully cherished as at Newburgh. Situated 
on the heights overlooking Newburgh Bay, four 
miles above Cornwall, stands the last of the many 
famous houses occupied by Washington as a head- 
quarters during the Revolution. It is an old stone 
house with low walls, sheltered beneath a great 
overhanging roof, and is now used as a museum 
of Revolutionary relics, filled with memories of 
the commander and his gracious wife, of the wor- 
thy Lafayette, Baron Steuben and many others. 
West Shore railroad and Hudson River boats. 




Was built for the purpose of conveying the 
pipes of the Croton Aqueduct across the Harlem 
river and valley at 175th street. It is about a quar- 
ter mile long, supported by thirteen arches resting 
on granite piers 121 feet in height. A foot-path 
enables pedestrians to walk over it. A short dis- 
tance north of High Bridge is^the new Washing- 
ton Bridge, crossing the river at iSist street. It 
is nearly double the length of High Bridge, con- 
structed principally of steel. It cost two and a 
half millions. These bridges are accessible via 6th 
and 9th avenue elevated to I55tb street, thence by 
the Northern Railway, which connects. 




What is now one of the most beautiful parks 
in the world, was at one time a barren waste. In 
1857 the work of converting this land into the 
park was commenced. It extends from 59th street 
north to iioth street, between 5th and 8th avenues, 
two and a half miles long by one-half mile wide. 
The lakes of the park add greatly to its beauty. 
The park contains thirty-five buildings, devoted 
to various purposes, among which are the museum 
and menagerie. Central Park is visited at all sea - 
sons of the year, but especially in summer is it 
a centre of attraction. Belvedere, located on the 
reservoir near 79th street, is the highest point. 
Carriages can be procured at the 5th and 8th ave- 
nue entrances, for a trip through the park and 
return, twentv-five cents. 




IN THE EAST KIVER, BEGINNING AT 50th STREET AND EXTENII- 
ING NORTHWARD TO 85th STREET. 

It is a narrow strip of land of one hundred 
acres, upon which are the penitentiary, work- 
house (which is shown in the illustration), alms 
house, lunatic asylum, hospital for incurables, 
blind asylum, charity hospital, and convalescent 
hospital. The buildings are of granite quarried on 
the island, and were built by the convicts. Farm- 
ing and gardening is also carried on by the con- 
victs. The entire population of the island gener- 
ally exceeds six thousand persons, over a thousand 
of whom are confined in the penitentiary. To visit 
the island a pass must be obtained from the Com 
missioners of Charities and Correction, corner 3rd 
avenue and nth street. Boat from foot of East 
26th street at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. 




(American (JJIueeum of (Jtaiuraf ^iBioti^ ■ 

This building is situated on Manhattan 
square, between 8th and 9th avenues. The lower 
floor contains mounted specimens of mammalia, 
and also a beautiful collection of North American 
woods. The second floor contains an almost end- 
less variety of mounted birds. The gallery is set 
apart for archaeological objects, implements from 
the Pacific islands, carved war clubs; etc., pottery 
made by the Indians and other races. The third 
floor contains paleontological and other speci- 
mens. The Jay collection of shells, presented by 
Miss C. L. Wolfe as a memorial of her father, is an 
important feature. The museum can be reached 
by 6th and 9th avenue elevated to Sist street station. 




t3e (DBefifift 

The chief point of interest in connection 
with this monument is its extreme age, having 
been made fifteen centuries before Christ. This- 
same stone was doubtless viewed by Moses. It was 
presented to the city of New York by the khedive 
of Egypt, the expense of bringing it from its for- 
mer site near Alexandria being borne by the late 
William H. Vanderbilt. Lieutenant-Commodore 
H. H. Gorringe, U. S. Navy, was placed in charge, 
and he designed heavy and massive machinery for 
the purpose. Three sides of the obelisk bear in- 
scriptions, the fourth side being no longer legible. 
It stands in Central Park, opposite the Metropoli- 
tan Museum of Art. 




(jnettoyofitan (jnuBeum of ®rt 

Situated in the Park, near 84th street, is a 
red brick building with granite trimmings, the first 
portion of which was erected in 1879, in such a 
manner that additions can be made at any time, 
as the needs of the museum demand. The entrance 
is on the south side. The first floor contains a col- 
lection of ancient and modern statuary, mummies, 
bronzes, musical instruments, etc. The second 
floor is devoted principally to paintings, among 
which are the Catherine Wolfe collection, the 
Horse Fair, and works by Meissonier and other 
famous artists, both ancient and modern. Also 
cabinets of gold and silver objects, and every vari- 
ety of precious stone. It is open to the public free 
of charge four days in the week — Wednesday. 
Thursday, Friday and vSaturday — also holidays ; 
other days, twenty-five cents admission. 84tli 
street station 3rd avenue elevated. 

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QRitjerBibe Cj-*arft 

Is a strip of laud five hundred feet wide and 
three miles long, located between the Hudson 
River and Riverside avenue, from 72nd to 130th 
street. It contains about 175 acres. The upper 
portion, known as Claremont, has become of great 
interest from being the last resting place of General 
U. vS. Grant, who was interred there with military 
honors August 8, 1885. The park being on a hill- 
side, beautiful views can he had, from any part of 
the placed of the Hudson, and opposite hills. The 
vicinity of the park is becoming very desirous as a 
place of residence, and promises in time to out-do 
even 5th avenue in magnificent dwellings. 72nd 
street station of the 9th avenue elevated is within 
short distance. 




(Branb €enfraf ©e^ot 

This is the only passenger railway depot in 
New York city. Besides the New York Central 
there are two other roads using this depot — the 
New York, New Haven and Hartford, and the New 
York and Harlem also use it. There is an immense 
space covered with a glass roof, two hundred and 
forty feet wide, under which twelve trains of twelve 
cars each can find room at the same time. Nearly 
one hundred and fifty trains arrive and depart dai- 
ly, necessitating the most systematic caution in 
their movement. The principal offices are on the 
west and south sides of the building; the passen- 
ger waiting rooms, ticket offices, etc., of the New- 
Haven road are on the south side, those for the 
Harlem road being on the w^est side, and those for 
the Hudson River and New York Central are north 
of the Harlem offices. The building extends from 
42nd street to 45th street, between 4th and Vander- 
bilt avenues. 



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Is situated on Lafayette place, and is a build- 
ing of brown stone and brick in the Romanesque 
style. It was founded Vjy John Jacob Astor, who died 
in i8481eaving|40o,ooo for the purpose, since which 
time the Astor family have contributed more than 
a million and a quarter for its maintenance. The 
principal floor is divided into three halls ; the cen- 
tral hall contains catalogues, the other two being 
the reading rooms. The library contains in all 
about 300,000 volumes, which are accessible to the 
public from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. No books lent 
out. A number of ancient Greek and Latin manu- 
scripts, the gift of Mr. Astor, are to be found here, 
and will be shown by the librarian on application. 
Broadway surface line to West 4th street. 




This is considered by many to be the finest 
bnilding of its kind in the United States. The 
architect was James Renwick. The building was 
commenced in 1858, and was dedicated Sunday, 
May 25, 1879, by Cardinal McCloskey. Its cost up 
to the present time has been two million. The 
height of spires is 350 feet. It is built of white 
marble. The interior is very magnificently fin- 
ished, massive white marble columns supporting 
the ceiling. The high altar is forty feet high, also 
of white marble, iulaid^with many precious stones, 
and was constructed in Italy. Sunday the cath- 
edral is open all day ; week days until six p.m. It 
is located on 5th avenue between 50th and 51st 
streets. 

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^3e ^omBfi, or ^ifg ^rtBon 

The architecture of this building is of a 
strictly Egyptian character, and though rather 
gloomy in appearance is still a very imposing 
structure. It is built of granite, and was erected 
about 1840. The location was at one time a swamp. 
Its gloomy appearance and the marshy, disagree- 
able condition of its site, caused it to be called the 
Tombs. The main entrance is on Centre street, 
with Leonard and Franklin on the north and south. 
Many noted criminals have been confined and ex 
ecuted here. The interior of the prison is more of 
a series of buildings than a single structure. It can 
be visited on application to the Commi.ssioners 
of Charities and Correction, corner 3rd avenue and 
nth street. 



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(Bafit QRitjer Qgribge 

This structure is the greatest engineering 
feat of the nineteenth century, and one of the 
wonders of the world. Its massive towers with 
their foundation So feet below the surface of the 
water, are more wonderful than the pyramids of 
Egypt, and will probably remain standing when 
all traces of New York have been obliterated by 
time. Its construction was begun January 3, 1870, 
and completed May 24, 1883. The original con- 
tractor, John A. Roebliug, did not live to see the 
first stone laid, his death being due to an accident. 
The cost was I15, 000,000. It is more than a mile 
long, towers 272 feet above tide-water. About 
100,000 persons cross daily. 



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(J)robuce (Bxc^(xnQt 

Is a fine example of the Italian Renaissance 
style of architecture ; built of brick and terra cotta, 
with a base of granite, and a clock tower 200 feet 
in height. The building is 307 feet long by 150 
feet wnde. The organization is the largest of its 
kind in the world, with a membership of three 
thousand. The building was finished in 1884, and 
is one of the most imposing buildings in New York. 
The main hall presents busy scenes during busi- 
ness hours, and is the field of enormous business 
transactions. The Exchange covers the square 
bounded by Whitehall, Beaver, New and Stone 
streets. Visitors admitted to the tower by obtain- 
ing a pass at the superintendent's ofiice. 



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A building in the style of the French Ren- 
aissance, of white marble with colored granite 
columns and trimmings. Situated on Broad and 
New streets. It is devoted to the purchase and sale 
of stocks, bonds, etc. During business hours, 
scenes of the wildest confusion are of frequent oc- 
currence on the floor ; the air is rent by discordant 
shrieks and yells, the speculators, with fierce gest- 
ures and uplifted hands, shout themselves hoarse 
in their efforts to be heard in bidding for desired 
stock. Open from lo a.m. to 3 p.m. Visitors ad- 
mitted to the gallery at all times. 




t^t ^ufit^er QSuif bins 

On Park Row, adjoiuing the East River 
Bridge, is the highest office building in New York. 
From the dome the horizon can be seen forty-five 
miles away. The architecture is of the Renaissance 
order, with a tendency to Venetian detail. Plans 
drawn by George B. Post, also the architect of the 
Equitable and Produce buildings. A view from 
the lantern or top of the Pulitzer building will well 
repay the visitor. Free at all times. 

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(Jrinifg C^uxc^ 



The present structure was built in 1S46, and 
is the oldest church organization in New Vork. 
The architecture is of the Gothic order, and pre- 
sents a very striking appearance. It is built of 
brown sandstone. The land was granted b}- the 
English Government in 1697. The first church 
was completed in the same year, and was destroyed 
in the fire of 1776. Another structure, then built, 
was pulled down to make way for the present one. 
The altar and reredos were erected by the sons of 
the late William B. Astor as a memorial. The 
churchyard contains many interesting gravestones. 
Located on Broadway, at the head of Wall street. 
Generally open during the day to visitors. 




(Ttatjg ^arb 

At Brooklyn, is the principal naval station 
in the conntry. It is located on Wallabout Bay. 
The yard contains 142 acres, and has more than a 
mile of the best wharfage in the harbor. The main 
feature of attraction is the immense dry dock, 
which is a most remarkable .structure, costing 
12,500,000. The Naval Lyceum, founded in 1833 
by officers of the nav}-, contains a large collection 
of interesting curiosities and geological cabinets. 
The Naval Hospital, a fine building, has accommo- 
dations for five hundred patients. Horse-car from 
the bridge will take you to yard in ten minutes. 



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(BoDernor'B ^Jfifanb 

Is situated in the upper part of New York 
Harbor, about 150 rods off the extreme end of New 
York City. It belongs to the government, and is 
used only for military purposes. The headquarters 
of the Military Department of the Atlantic have 
recently been placed here. There are a number 
of buildings on the island ; the one shown in the 
illustration is known as Castle William, and was 
built in 181 1. A large collection of war relics, 
etc., can be seen in one of the buildings. On the 
south side of the island every precaution has been 
taken for immediate action in case of a sudden 
war. vSmall steamer makes regular trips from the 
Battery every half hour. 



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^fafue of feiBertg 

Stands on Bedloe's Island, about two miles 
from the Battery. It is 305 feet high, the figure 
alone being 151 feet. A stairway leads up the en- 
tire distance from the base to the torch in the out- 
stretched hand. Around the torch there is a balcony 
from which a grand view is obtained. A number 
of powerful electric lamps are fixed in the torch, 
and the base is also lighted by electricity. An 
idea of the size of the statue can be gained from 
the fact that the nose is more than three feet long. 
A steamer makes trips from the Battery every 
hour. Fare round trip twenty-five cents. 



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(Breetttwoob ^meter^ 

Is situated in Flatbush, in vSouth Brooklyn. 
It is about one mile square, and contains at present 
about half a million graves. There are five en- 
trances, the principal one being the north entrance. 
It has over twenty-two miles of substantial stone- 
bedded avenues, and eighteen miles of concrete 
paths. There are many objects of interest, among 
which are : the receiving tomb at Arbor Water, 
which is capable of holding fifteen hundred bodies; 
the monument and bronze bust of Horace Greely; 
the soldiers' monument ; and the shelter house for 
the convenience of visitors. Take Hamilton Ferry, 
the distance being from the Brooklyn landing two 
and one-half miles. 



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Is situated on an elevated ridge in the south- 
ern part of Brooklyn. Many think it superior to 
Central Park. It is an historical spot, the greater 
part of the battle of Long Island having been fought 
here, in commemoration of which a tablet has been 
erected in Battle Pass. The work of laying out the 
park was commenced in 1866, the site itself costing 
15,000,000. The area of ground covered is 560 
acres. Flatbush avenue is the principal entrance. 
The rambles and pathways, of w^iich there are 
nine miles, are amply provided with drinking 
fountains, rustic shelters and arbors. Saturday 
afternoons music is furnished by the city. Flat- 
bush avenue cars from Fulton Ferry. Park carri- 
ages for twenty-five cents will show the points of 
interest. 



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Sort n2?abBt»orf3 

One of the most extensive and picturesque 
views of New York Harbor, the "Narrows" and 
Lower Bay, can be obtained from the hills back of 
Fort Wadsworth. This is another of the govern- 
ment's reservations, and is located on Staten Island 
opposite Fort Hamilton. It is a triple casemate of 
granite, and is named in honor of a distinguished 
officer who fell in the Civil War. Fort Tompkins 
is the works on top of the hills, and is i6o feet 
above sea level. The reservation contains no 
acres of ground, and offers facilities for a good half 
day's outing. Take Staten Island Ferry, and trans- 
fer to Rapid Transit Railroad direct to the fort. 



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Academy of Music, Irving place and I4tli st. 

Ambcr^'s Theatre, 15th st. and Irving place. 

Bijou Opera House, Broadway and 31st st. 

Broadway, Broadway and 41st st. 

Casino, Broadway and 39tli st. 

Daly's Theatre, Broadway and 30th st. 

Dockstader's, Broadway and 29th st. 

Edeji Musee, W. 23rd st., 5th and 6th aves. 

Fifth Azeuue Theatre, W. 28th st. near Broadway. 

Fourteenth St. Theatre, 14th st. near 6th ave. 

Gratid Opera House, 8th ave. and 23rd st. 

Hammerstein' s Opera House, 125th st. and 7th ave. 

Harrigan's Park Theatre, 35th st. near 6th ave. 

Harry Miner's Theatre, Bowery and Broome st. 

Lyceum Theatre, 4th ave. and 23rd st. 

Madison Square Theatre, 4th ave. and 24th st. 

Metropolitan Opera House, Broadway and 39th st. 

Niblo's Garden, 580 Broadway. 

Palmer's Theatre, Broadway and 30th st. 

Park Theatre, Broadway and 35th st. 

Proctor's, 23rd st. near 6th ave. 

Standard Theatre, 32nd st. and Broadway. 

Star Theatre, cor. Broadway and 13th st. 

Theatre Coinique, 125th st., Harlem, bet. Lexing- 



Union Square Theatre, E. 14th st. near Broadway. 



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Prices vary according to the attractions, but 
range from 50 cents for the upper circle to |i.50 
for the orchestra, or dress circle. 

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